Job Description

Posting Number: 416

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SERVICE VACANCY

Position: Mechanic/Bus Operator-Transportation Department

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Valid WV driver's license, CDL with passenger and school bus endorsement or be willing to obtain endorsement
3. Pass state competency mechanic's test
4. Pass state performance test
5. Pass background check, employment drug screening (pre-and post-employment and random screening)
6. Satisfactory WV driving record check
7. Previous verifiable mechanical experience
8. Possess or willing to obtain motor vehicle inspector's license
9. Competent in the use of hand tools and related mechanical equipment, must furnish a reasonable amount of hand tools
10. Competent in acetylene or electric welding
11. Ability to communicate, read, write, follow instructions, and perform simple mathematical computations common to the trade
12. Demonstration of skills in using a computer diagnostic equipment
13. Demonstrate knowledge of all aspects of bus bodies and chassis including but not limited to electrical, heating, braking, suspension, electronic and air systems, etc.
14. Demonstrate success in performing a wide variety of tasks requiring an understanding of and proficiency in mechanical repair of busses, automobiles, trucks, and other equipment
15. Ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with others
16. Attend any required trainings

Additional Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Qualified and certified bus operator certification, as per State and County regulations
2. Will be required to operate a school bus and transport students as needed, per the Supervisor/Director or Superintendent

Schedule: Rotating on a weekly basis

Salary: As per §18A-4-8 and §18A-4-8a

Term: 245 days (prorated for the 2026-2027 school year)

Available: Upon Lewis County Board of Education approval

Interested Candidates Should Contact: Tim Payten, Transportation Director

Lewis County Schools operates as an equal opportunity institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, marital or family status, age, or disabling conditions in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the county Title IX Coordinator, Carol Clay or Aaron Radcliff, Lewis County Schools, 239 Court Avenue, Weston, WV 26452, 304-269-8300.